2009 ELDORADO TRANSTECH RECALL - #12V356000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Eldorado National - Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Aerotech, Aerolite, Aero Elite, and Transtech buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 ELDORADO TRANSTECH |
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| Manufacturer |
THOR INDUSTRIES |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/26/2012 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/14/2012 |
| # Affected |
2,215 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
Eldorado National - Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Aerotech, Aerolite, Aero Elite, and Transtech buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. |
| Consequences |
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury. |
| Corrective action |
Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2012. Owners may contact Eldorado at 1-800-955-9086 ot Braun at 1-800-488-0359. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2009 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2009 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for WHEELS
2009 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2009 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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